Ratga - Marwahi, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Ratga is a village situated in the Marwahi tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Marwahi and around 160 km from Bilaspur. Ratga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ratga is 437559. The village covers a total geographical area of 881.18 hectares and falls under the 495118 pincode. Pendra is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Ratga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Marwahi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ratga

As per Census 2011, Ratga village has a total population of 1,623 people, consisting of 798 males and 825 females. The village has 488 households and a sex ratio of 1,033 females per 1,000 males. There are 241 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 858 literate and 765 illiterate residents. Additionally, 228 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,184 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ratga are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ratga

Ratga is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Ratga

Ratga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Venkatnagra, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pendra to Ratga is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Ratga is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ratga

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ratga village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Ratga

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ratga village are given below:

FAQs about Ratga